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Patent CA-2295941-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for making a low density detergent composition by controlling nozzle height in a fluid bed dryer
Inventor: BEER ALLEN DALE
IPC: C11D11/02
Filed: 1998-07-08
Abstract: A process for preparing low density detergent agglomerates having a density in a range from about 300 g/l to about 550 g/l is provided. The process involves the steps of: (a) agglomerating a detergent surfactant paste or precursor thereof and dry starting detergent material in a first high speed mixer to obtain agglomerates; (b) mixing the agglomerates in a second high speed mixer to obtain built-up agglomerates; and (c) feeding the built-up agglomerates into a fluid bed dryer in which a binder is sprayed via a nozzle having a height of from about 25 cm to about 60 cm from the distributor plate of the fluid bed dryer such that the built-up agglomerate are dried and agglomerated to form the desired low detergent agglomerates.
Patent CA-2295975-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KING JOSEPH D
IPC: E05F15/20
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: A passive garage door opener system includes a sensor (30) for determining the position of the vehicle relative to the receiver. When the vehicle is within a predetermined area near the receiver, the transmitter (22) sends the signal to open the garage door. Other conditions of the vehicle, such as speed and heading, may also be monitored to determine when and whether to send the signal.
Patent CA-2296294-A1 (CA)
Title: Microwaveable food container and method of using same
Inventor: WALTERS CANDACE MARY
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2000-01-19
Abstract: A food container and its method of use are disclosed. The food container includes a top panel, bottom panel and plurality of sidewalls. A movable panel is hingedly connected to one of the sidewalls, allowing a consumer to open the container. Attached to the lower edge of the movable panel is a shelf supporting a food item. A consumer can access the food item by opening the movable panel, which causes the shelf to carry the food item outside the container into a position that permits the consumer to easily manipulate it. The food item or a portion thereof can then be replaced in the container by simply closing the movable panel. The shelf may engage one or more sidewalls of the bottom panel to assist in maintaining the container in a closed position after initial opening and reclosing. The container is suitable for packaging food items that include both microwaveable and non-microwaveable ingredients. A foldable blank for manufacturing the container is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2296679-A1 (CA)
Title: Prehenseur pneumatique
Inventor: LIVSHITS DAVID
IPC: H05K13/04
Filed: 1998-06-02
Abstract: Un dispositif destiné à former un vide (10) comprend un logement (12) présentant un passage primaire (14) comprenant une entrée (16). Un mécanisme (20) de façonnage de fluide est disposé dans le passage primaire (14) en communication fluidique avec l'entrée (16) afin de changer la forme d'un écoulement de fluide en un écoulement de fluide plan s'écoulant radialement à l'extérieur d'un point central (22). Le mécanisme (20) de façonnage de fluide comprend une partie (16) de forme conique disposée à l'intérieur du passage primaire (14), une pluralité de passages secondaires (30) s'étendant à travers le logement (12) depuis une périphérie de la surface (36) en forme de cône jusqu'à des sorties situées au niveau d'une surface de fond du logement (12), et un réflecteur (50) adjacent à la surface de fond et espacé de celle-ci, destiné à réfléchir uniformément le fluide provenant des passages secondaires (30) radialement vers l'extérieur pour créer un vide adjacent à ceux-ci.
Patent CA-2296714-A1 (CA)
Title: Guitar bevel cushion
Inventor: BRUCE RANDY
IPC: G10G5/00
Filed: 2000-01-20
Abstract: This is a device when placed on the back of a guitar, bevels the guitar outwards from the bottom, so the player can have a better view of the fretboard when the player is standing. This device is placed on the back of guitars by strips of sticky-back velcro~ a trade-mark of Company Velcro Canada Inc.. The velcro~ is placed on the guitar and bevel cushion by each individual for their own desired positions.
Patent CA-2297778-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamic object linking interface
Inventor: BANKLER BRIAN
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: An object-linking interface for a computer system dynamically links a selected target object within an host application with a second user application. The operating environment includes a plurality of means testers, each of which is associated with a specific user application, and an object mapper. The means tester is passed a copy of the target object and tests the suitability of the associated application for processing the target object and generates a corresponding likelihood score.  The object mapper queries each means tester to obtain the likelihood score and identifies, based upon said likelihood score, one or more applications suitable for processing the target object. The object mapper may automatically launch the recruited application or may allow the user to select a recruited application from among a list of candidates. The target objects is then passed to the recruited application for processing.
Patent CA-2298400-A1 (CA)
Title: .beta.-fructofuranosidase gene
Inventor: ITO TETSUYA
IPC: C12N9/26
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: A .beta.-fructofuranosidase gene coding for a protein having an amino acid sequence described in Seq. I.D. No. 1 in the Sequence Listing. The gene enables production of .beta.-fructofuranosidase on a large scale more easily and less dependently on the productivity of microorganisms than the production by cultivation of the microorganisms. Also, the .beta.-fructofuranosidase gene is useful for the development of variant enzymes that have increased heat resistance and transfer ratio by means of genetic engineering techniques.
Patent CA-2302390-A1 (CA)
Title: Safety system for a closed compartment of a vehicle
Inventor: LYNAM NIALL R
IPC: E05B17/22
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: A safety sensing and/or release assembly for a trunk or compartment of a vehicle is provided which is positionable within the trunk or compartment space of the vehicle so as to allow for opening of the trunk or compartment lid in response to an occupant detection or a manual actuation of the system from within the trunk or compartment. The safety assembly comprises a handle for activating a release mechanism of the lid in order to open the compartment, a release assist device, at least one illumination source, which is at least occasionally activated to provide illumination of the handle, and a control for activating the assist device or the illumination source in response to an occurrence of at least one activating event such as when the deck lid is closed, motion is sensed by a sensor within the trunk/compartment, an object having a predetermined temperature is detected within the trunk/compartment, or the like. The assist device is operable to activate the handle or the release mechanism to ease the opening of the trunk or to automatically open the trunk in response to the control, and may be electrically powered, mechanically powered or gas powered. The control is operable to activate the illumination source for a period of time following occurrence of at least one activating event, and subsequently to deactivate the illumination source upon completion of that time period. The handle of the present invention is designed for easy visibility in minimal lighting conditions and easy recognition even by a young child who may become trapped within the trunk space of the vehicle. This allows easy recognition and activation of the handle and release mechanism of the lid of the vehicle compartment in order to escape from within a trunk space. The system may be operable to sense ambient conditions in the vehicle compartment, and generates a control signal in response to the sensed conditions. This control signal actuates indicators to notify operators of the vehicle that there is a person trapped in the trunk. The control signal is also used to actuate a lamp inside the trunk to provide light for the trapped person. A  trunk release is also actuated, by a control module, to free the trapped person. The trunk release of the automobile can be prevented from being actuated if the automobile is moving, which prevents the trunk lid from unexpectedly opening while the vehicle is in motion.
Patent CA-2302567-A1 (CA)
Title: Modified starch
Inventor: KETOLA HANNU
IPC: D21H17/28
Filed: 1998-09-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a stable, chlorine free modified starch which is useful in paper coating and sizing. In the process, starch is degraded by catalyzed hydrogen peroxide oxydation, and stabilized by acetyl esterification, combined with cross-linking of the starch.
Patent CA-2302612-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyurethane solutions terminated with amino-functional heterocyclic stoppers
Inventor: BLUM HARALD
IPC: C08G18/28
Filed: 2000-03-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to solutions of polyurethanes in organic solvents, wherein the polyurethanes are the reaction products of a) one or more at least difunctional polyols having a number average molecular weight of 500 to 16,000, b) one or more at least difunctional polyisocyanates having a molecular weight of 140 to 1500, c) optionally one or more low molecular weight at least difunctional alcohols and/or amines having a molecular weight of 32 to 500 and d) one or more monoamino-functional heterocyclic compounds.      The present invention also relates to a process for preparing these polyurethane solutions and to their use in lacquers, coatings, sealants and/or adhesives.
Patent CA-2305885-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DESCOMBES ARTHUR
IPC: G01K7/01
Filed: 2000-04-17
Abstract: The invention concerns a temperature level detection circuit including means (B1, B2, B3, 11, 12, 21, 31, 32) for generating diode voltages (V BE1 to V BE5) and calculating means including capacitive elements (51, 52, 53) and switching means (SW1 to SW4) arranged to connect selectively and sequentially, during first and second phases, the capacitive elements (51, 52, 53) to the means generating said diode voltages (VBE1 to VBE5). During the second phase, the calculating means generating a temperature signal representative of the temperature level being greater than or less than a determined temperature threshold (T limit) defined as the temperature value for which the equation .alpha.1 (V BE2 - V BE1) + .alpha.2 (V BE3 + .alpha.3s (V BE5 - V BE4)) becomes zero, where .alpha.1, .alpha.2, and .alpha.3 are first, second and third proportionality coefficients determined by the values of the capacitive elements.
Patent CA-2306205-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIMM BERNHARD
IPC: C12N9/90
Filed: 1998-10-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de réduction de la teneur en chlorophylle dans des graines de plantes oléagineuses, en particulier des graines de colza, procédé basé sur l'expression de gènes anti-sens de la synthèse chlorophyllienne. L'invention concerne également des graines de plantes oléagineuses présentant une teneur en chlorophylle réduite par rapport à des plantes d'espèces sauvages, ainsi que l'utilisation de ces graines pour l'obtention d'huiles végétales.
Patent CA-2309679-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUFER PETER
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 1998-11-16
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un procédé pour identifier des domaines de sites de fixation qui préservent leur capacité de fixation sur un épitope, lorsque celui-ci est placé en position C-terminale d'au moins un autre domaine dans un polypeptide bivalent ou multivalent de recombinaison. Cette invention se rapporte en outre à un kit de réalisation de ce procédé qui comprend des éléments tels que des panels de vecteurs recombinés de bibliothèques bactériennes transfectés avec un panel de vecteurs recombinés. Cette invention concerne en outre des domaines de sites de fixation et des protéines de fusion pouvant être obtenus par ce procédé, des molécules du type anticorps comprenant ces domaines et ces protéines, ainsi que des compositions pharmaceutiques et diagnostiques contenant les protéines de fusion et les polypeptides décrits ci-dessus.
Patent CA-2311917-A1 (CA)
Title: Unite de traitement de dechets possedant un dispositif de detection d'emplacement
Inventor: ELBRINK HEINRICH JOHANNES
IPC: B65F3/02
Filed: 1998-12-07
Abstract: Unité de traitement de déchets possédant un dispositif de détection d'emplacement servant à détecter l'emplacement d'une partie (2) de ladite unité pouvant se déplacer de façon rectiligne. Cette unité de traitement de déchets comprend des moyens de tension souples (5) accouplés à une extrémité à la partie (2); une roue de guidage (7) accouplée rotative au cadre (1) de ladite unité et au-dessus de laquelle les moyens de tension souples (5) sont guidés, de sorte qu'un déplacement desdits moyens (5) déclenche une rotation de la roue de guidage (7); des moyens de précontrainte accouplés à l'autre extrémité des moyens de tension (5); un détecteur de rotation (8) servant à détecter une certaine rotation de la roue de guidage (7).
Patent CA-2312475-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SELKOE DENNIS J
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés permettant de traiter ou de prévenir la maladie d'Alzheimer, qui consistent à administrer une quantité de peptide .beta.-amyloïde ou bien un fragment ou un analogue de cette substance, par voie orale ou autre forme de posologie via les muqueuses. L'invention concerne également des formulations pharmaceutiques ou formes posologiques destinées à être utilisées en association avec les procédés considérés.
Patent CA-2313436-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for determining proper assembly of engine components
Inventor: RUCHA ROBERT J
IPC: G01M15/12
Filed: 2000-07-06
Abstract: Apparatus and a method for testing for improper assembly of moving parts features the use of a plurality of vibration sensors placed on predetermined locations of an external surface of a device housing the moving parts. A computing element analyses the sensor outputs to determine whether an assembly error exists, the nature of the error and its location within the device.
Patent CA-2314387-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the treatment of a soil containing soilborne pathogens
Inventor: LAZAROVITS GEORGE
IPC: A01N63/10
Filed: 2000-07-24
Abstract: A method of determining an effective method for control of soil pathogens in a soil which includes the step of measuring the pH of the soil, measuring the organic carbon content of the soil, measuring the buffering capacity of the soil, adding a nitrogen containing material and a pH reducing agent to reduce the soil pH  below 5.5 when the buffering capacity of the soil is below a predetermined amount, and adding a nitrogen containing material and a pH raising agent to raise the pH above 8.5 when the organic carbon content is less than 1.7% by weight.
Patent CA-2318960-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical uses of optically pure (+)-bupropion
Inventor: YOUNG JAMES W
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 1999-01-28
Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (+)-isomer of bupropion, which is a potent drug for treating depression, Parkinson's disease, obesity, weight gain, bipolar, attention-deficit or conduct disorders, phychosexual dysfunction, bulima, eating disorders or specific food craving. The composition can be administered intravenously, transdermally (patch) or orally, possibly in a sustained release form.
Patent CA-2319417-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for detecting conception in animals
Inventor: JORDAN NANCY TOMMYE
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 1999-02-02
Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies which specifically bind early conception factor, which can be found in body fluids of animals including but not limited to the cow, cat, dog, horse, human, sheep, and pig. The invention provides methods for detecting conception or the absence of conception in an animal, the latter being recognized by the absence of early conception factor in a suitable body fluid collected from the animal. Apparati for detecting early conception factor in a body fluid from an animal comprising the antibodies which specifically bind early conception factor are also provided.
Patent CA-2322245-A1 (CA)
Title: Automotive steering wheel anti-theft device
Inventor: TOBIAS MARC WEBER
IPC: B60R25/021
Filed: 1993-07-05
Abstract: A mechanical anti-theft device of the type applied to the steering wheel of an automotive vehicle which automatically ratchets to it's applied position without necessity of key lock actuation is provided with several security enhancing features which cumulatively prevent or make the device exceedingly difficult to unlock using conventional burglary tools or lock picking techniques. The features include configuring the ratchet teeth of the telescoping rod member in a way which minimizes any, attempt to deactivate the lock unless the key is used. In combination with the ratchet teeth configuration, the lock pawl mechanism is configured to include an arcuate, transversely extending apex edge line or surface which cooperates with or is sized to be coincident with the rod members circumference to prevent a wedge, shim or pick from being readily easily inserted between pawl and ratchet tooth to force a retraction of the pawl.
Patent CA-2325552-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyurethane and preparation containing polyurethane
Inventor: KLAUCK WOLFGANG
IPC: C08G18/10
Filed: 1999-03-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a polyurethane which can be produced by reacting at least two components A and B, where a) a polyisocyanate or a mixture of two or more polyisocyanates is used as component A and b) a polyol or a mixture of at least two or more polyols is used as component B. The invention is characterized in that component B contains a polyether having a molecular weight (M n) of at least 4,000 and c) a polydispersity PD (M w/M n) of less than 1.5, or d) an OH  functionality of between approximately 1.8 and approximately 2.0, or e) a polydispersity PD (M w/M n) of less than 1.5 and an OH functionality of between approximately 1.8 and approximately 2.0, or a mixture of two or more such polyethers. The invention also relates to preparations containing such polyurethanes.
Patent CA-2326812-A1 (CA)
Title: Air-over-foam mattress
Inventor: SMITH KENNETH R
IPC: A61G7/05
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: A mattress structure (30) having a plurality of side-by-side lower support elements (50), a layer of material (54) underlying the lower support elements (50), and a plurality of side-by-side upper support elements (52) overlying and being supported by lower support elements (50) is described. The upper support elements (52) are connected by a plurality of tethers (128) to the layer of material (54), with the tethers (128) extending between adjacent lower support elements (50). Each of one of the upper support elements (52) and lower support elements (50) is an inflatable air bladder with specified sets of air bladders defining tube set zones (142, 144, 146). The pressure of the zones (142, 144, 146) is controlled by an air pressure system (170).
Patent CA-2327811-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUFF MICHAEL
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1999-04-06
Abstract: The HIV-1 envelope protein gpl20 is toxic to rodent and human neurons by indirect mechanisms requiring accessory glial cells. Chemokines are known to block gpl20 interactions with chemokine receptors on T cells, macrophages, and microglia, thereby preventing viral infection. Gpl20-induced neuronal killing in rat hippocampal cultures was partially or completely prevented by specific short peptides related to chemokines, specifically KEYFTS and LESYT. These peptides thus have use in the treatment of neurological degenerative diseases having symptoms associated with neuronal cell death.
Patent CA-2331708-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for removing water from fibrous web using oscillatory flow-reversing impingement gas
Inventor: STIPP GORDON KEITH
IPC: D21F5/18
Filed: 1999-06-29
Abstract: A process for removing water from a fibrous web and an apparatus for this purpose are disclosed. The process includes delivering an oscillatory flow-reversing gas onto a predetermined portion of the web defining an impingement area of the web to remove moisture therefrom. The apparatus comprises a web support to receive a fibrous web, at least one pulse generator to produce oscillatory flow-reversing air or gas, and at least one gas distributing system terminating with a plurality of discharge outlets, comprising a predetermined pattern defining an impingement area of the web.
Patent CA-2332581-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLERC JEAN-FREDERIC
IPC: A61B5/0215
Filed: 1999-05-17
Abstract: The invention concerns a system for measuring at least one physical parameter in a site of a patient's body accessible by a medical probe, comprising a medical probe (1) consisting of a rod (2) equipped with means sensing said parameter and means for delivering an electric signal representing said parameter, and collected by the sensor, to a data processing device external to the patient. The sensor is contained in an electronic measuring module (41, 42) which also includes other elements constituted by electronic means associated with the sensor for supplying a measurement signal, means for remote transmission of the measurement signal, means for powering said elements.
Patent CA-2333255-A1 (CA)
Title: A medical measuring system
Inventor: BADER GABY
IPC: A61G7/05
Filed: 1999-05-17
Abstract: Cellular radiotelephone communication systems and methods downlink digital coded speech from a cellular radio exchange to a cellular radiotelephone base station and uplink downsampled (i.e. undersampled relative to the Nyquist rate of two samples per symbol) radiotelephone signals from the cellular radiotelephone base station to the cellular radio exchange. The downsampled radiotelephone signals are demodulated at the cellular radio exchange and the digital coded speech is modulated at the cellular radiotelephone base station.  Diversity demodulation may be used at the cellular radio exchange, to diversity demodulate the downsampled radiotelephone signals at the cellular radio exchange. By downlinking digital coded speech from the cellular radio exchange to the cellular radiotelephone base station, and uplinking downsampled radiotelephone signals from the cellular radiotelephone base station to the cellular radio exchange, narrowband uplinks and downlinks may be provided between the base stations and the cellular radio exchange, to thereby reduce cost. Moreover, since demodulation takes place at the cellular radio exchange rather than at the base stations, low cost base stations may be provided. However, since downsampled radiotelephone signals are transmitted from the base stations to the cellular radio exchange, diversity demodulation may be performed at the cellular radio exchange, to thereby improve the voice quality of the cellular radiotelephone communications.